Silicone seat breeches can cause more wear on your saddle than traditional breeches. Many of us own silicone breeches. They’re comfortable. They’re secure. They’re often cooler than heavier alternatives. But as saddle professionals, we see what happens to leather over time — and the extra grip that helps you feel stable in the saddle also creates extra stress on the saddle itself. Silicone seat breeches and leggings are designed to increase rider stability by creating friction between the...

When Is A Custom Saddle The Right Choice? It’s one of the most common questions we hear: “Should I go custom, or is an off‑the‑rack saddle enough for my horse?” The honest answer? Sometimes a custom‑made saddle is absolutely the right choice — and sometimes it’s not. Our job as independent saddle fitters is to help you make the decision that truly supports your horse’s comfort, soundness, and long‑term performance (and your budget). Below, we’ll walk through when a custom saddle makes sense,...

When scheduling a saddle fitting, many riders are curious about one specific step: back tracings . Why are they taken? What do they show? And how do they actually help your horse? Back tracings are one of the most valuable tools a qualified saddle fitter can use—not to replace hands-on evaluation or riding assessment, but to support better saddle selection, long-term fit, and horse comfort . Let’s break down what tracings are, why they matter, and how they benefit both horse and rider. What...